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Dubbing language-therapy CINEma-based in aphasia post-stroke (DULCINEA): A feasibility randomized crossover
Blanca Fuentes1, Pablo Jordi-Perea2, Cristian Sempere-Iborra2
1Department of Neurology and Stroke Centre, La Paz University Hospital, Department of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Neurosciences Area, IdiPAZ Institute for Health Research, Madrid, Spain.
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|October 18, 2024
Summary
This study found dubbing therapy feasible for post-stroke aphasia recovery. While lacking statistical power, 85% of patients reported improved communication skills after this novel speech therapy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Aphasia recovery is a key priority post-stroke.
- Non-fluent aphasia significantly impacts communication abilities.
- Existing therapies have limitations in addressing chronic aphasia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a novel dubbing therapy software for post-stroke aphasia.
- To explore the potential efficacy of this speech rehabilitation technique.
- To evaluate patient adherence and subjective outcomes of the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A randomized, crossover, feasibility trial was conducted.
- Participants had chronic post-stroke non-fluent aphasia.
- An 8-week individualized dubbing program (16 sessions) was administered using specialized software.
Main Results:
- Recruitment was challenging due to COVID-19 and funding limitations.
- 20 out of 23 randomized patients completed the study with 95.3% adherence.
- No statistically significant differences were observed in primary outcomes, but 85% reported subjective communication improvements.
Conclusions:
- Dubbing therapy using dedicated software is feasible for post-stroke non-fluent aphasia.
- The trial, though underpowered, suggests potential benefits in language and communication.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm efficacy.
